Lunch

Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce

Name: Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 12 falafel; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp paprika; 6 pita bread; 1 lettuce; 1 tomato; 1/2 cucumber; 1 dill pickle; 1/4 red onion; 3 tsp harissa spice

Warm baked falafel tucked into pita pockets with fresh vegetables, dill pickle, tahini sauce, and harissa spice.

25 min
450 kcal
Vegetarian
Syrian
Sandwich

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Step 2:
Place the falafel on a baking sheet.
Step 3:
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
8–10 min
Step 4:
While the falafel bake, whisk the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika together in a bowl.
Step 5:
Cut about 1 inch from the top of each pita to form a pocket.
Step 6:
Add 2 falafel to each pita with equal amounts of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, dill pickle, and red onion.
Step 7:
Drizzle each pita with about 1 tablespoon of tahini sauce and some harissa.